Morris v. Taliaferro

Appellee recovered judgment below for a breach of contract of employment between himself and appellant. The contract was in writing, and is as follows:

“ Agreement, made this 16th day of January, 1888, between Edward Morris and H. C. Taliaferro. The said Morris agrees to employ the said H. 0. Taliaferro for one year from January 25,1888, at the rate of $1,800 per year. The said H. C. Taliaferro agrees to devote all the time necessary to the prosecution of the business, and his best efforts in promoting the interest and welfare of said Edward Morris in any capacity to, which he may be assigned.”